Arkansas

Overview In September 2024 Arkansas exported $456M and imported $588M, resulting in a negative trade balance of $131M. Between September 2023 and September 2024 the exports of Arkansas have decreased by $-336M (-42.4%) from $792M to $456M, while imports increased by $15.4M (2.7%) from $572M to $588M.

Trade In September 2024, the top exports of Arkansas were Poultry Meat ($29.3M), Sulfate Chemical Woodpulp ($21.4M), Eggs ($19M), Rice ($17M), and Cellulose Fibers Paper ($16.6M). In September 2024 the top imports of Arkansas were Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft ($52.1M), Tractors ($28.5M), Commodities not elsewhere specified ($24.6M), Insulated Wire ($18.7M), and Light Fixtures ($14.3M).

Destinations In September 2024, Arkansas exported mostly to Mexico ($129M), Canada ($117M), Brazil ($16.6M), China ($15.6M), and Japan ($14.9M), and imported mostly from Mexico ($105M), Canada ($90.5M), China ($87.2M), France ($59.6M), and Germany ($33.3M).

Growth In September 2024, the decrease in Arkansas's year-by-year exports was explained primarily by an decrease in exports to Japan ($-283M or -95%), United Kingdom ($-59.7M or -88.4%), and India ($-30.5M or -80.9%), and product exports decrease in Explosive Ammunition ($-282M or -96.5%), Aircraft Parts ($-87.5M or -93%), and Raw Cotton ($-18.7M or -80.6%). In September 2024, the increase in Arkansas's year-by-year imports was explained primarily by an increase in imports from Mexico ($17.2M or 19.5%), China ($15.4M or 21.4%), and France ($10.9M or 22.5%), and product imports increase in Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft ($9.67M or 22.8%), Tractors ($7.24M or 34%), and Light Fixtures ($6.54M or 84.4%).